Fergal Keane and Antony Garvey: Reporting from the Front Line

Join acclaimed war reporter Fergal Keane in conversation with BBC News producer Antony Garvey as he discusses The Madness, his powerful and deeply personal book. Keane reflects on conflict, trauma, and the psychological cost of frontline reporting, offering rare insight into a life spent witnessing history at its most brutal and human. 

Bag checks will be carried out at this venue; please avoid bringing large backpacks/holdalls.

Books available
Signed copies of The Madness by Fergal Keane

The Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words 2026 is headline sponsored by Landsec & MYO

Accessibility:
This venue is wheelchair accessible. 
Please let us know if you have any other accessibility or dietary concerns.

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